It certainly wasn’t the longest, coldest or snowiest winter we’ve experienced in recent years but nonetheless, it’s exciting to see the temperature rising, trees budding and flowers blooming! Now that spring has arrived, homeowners are wise to take a few hours over the next couple weekends to tackle their spring cleaning – after all, it’s […]
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Let your home shine with a fabulous new paint job!
When it comes to choosing a new colour for the exterior of your home, there’s a lot to consider. Barring a major renovation, nothing is going to alter the appearance of your home’s outward appearance more than a new paint colour. So it’s important to choose wisely! The colour experts at Sherwin-Williams offer a number […]
Tips for tackling a long distance move
While moving is almost guaranteed to be a busy and somewhat stressful experience, moving a long distance has the potential for downright chaos. Here are some tips you should keep in mind when planning your big move. Be selective when purging – Yes, you definitely will want to get rid of a lot of stuff, […]
New rebate to encourage homeowners to “Go Green”
For anyone looking to make your home more energy efficient, you’re in luck. The Government of Ontario recently announced the creation of a new program to help Ontarians improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The province is investing $100 million from the Ontario Green Investment Fund to provide rebates for homeowners who conduct […]
New down payment rule now in effect
If you’re in the market for a new home this spring, a recent change to the rules surrounding insured mortgages might affect you. The new rule came into effect on February 15, 2016 and will affect buyers shopping for homes with price tags over $500,000. Homebuyers will now have to put at least a 10 […]